Evolute i-PRO: Russian-assembled Chinese electric sedan earns mixed consumer interest
The week opened with the introduction of Evolute i-PRO electric sedans, now being assembled at the Motorinvest facility in Lipetsk under a…
FAW Bestune T77 Prestige Plus Expands in Russia with 360° View System
The Chinese manufacturer FAW has introduced a new top package for the Bestune T77 urban crossover in the Prestige Plus configuration. This…
Russian Market Challenges and Kia Hyundai After-Sales Strategy
In a worst case scenario, analysts can discuss a full shutdown of the Russian arm of the company and the cessation of Kia and Hyundai sales, a…
Winter Readiness: Tire Changes, Winter Kits, and Preventive Car Care
A recent Avito Auto survey shows that drivers place tire switching and assembling a winter kit at the top of their cold-season preparations. A…
Xev Yoyo: Chinese City EV Targeting Russia with 3D Printing and Compact Design
A new player from China has signaled its interest in the Russian automotive market. The company is Xev, a brand that builds compact city cars…
Evolution and Review of Russia’s Electric Vehicle Initiatives
Evolution In the spring, Lipetsk Region and Motorinvest announced an exclusive investment agreement to manufacture electric vehicles under the…
Optimizing Warm‑Up for Automatic Transmissions: Practical Driving Guidance
How to Care for an Automatic Transmission During Warm‑Up Experts often remind drivers that an automatic transmission can suffer if mistreated…
Assessing MKAD Safety: Infrastructure Gaps and Traffic Risks
On the surface, the Moscow Ring Road, known as MKAD, appears to be a well-thought-out transportation artery. It features multiple lanes, high…
Tank Debuts and Chinese Models Targeting Russia in 2023
The tank will arrive in 2023 Great Wall Motor, the Chinese automotive maker behind the Tank sub-brand, announced its entry into the Russian…
Survey Highlights Growing Aging of the Russian Vehicle Fleet and Shifting Market Dynamics
Recently, a joint survey by Za Rulem and Avtostat looked into how old readers’ cars are. The results show that a sizable portion of…